AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoGrid Warning: PJM, which runs power for 67 million people, says AI-driven demand plus retiring plants and permitting delays could force deliberate power cuts to data centers during peak hours—raising the risk of instability and blackouts. Water Contamination Fight: A federal judge let the Village of Endicott’s lawsuit against IBM move forward over alleged toxic well contamination, including claims tied to PFAS and 1,4-dioxane. PFAS/Seed Loophole Pressure: The Center for Food Safety sued EPA under FOIA seeking records on pesticide-coated seed disposal at ethanol plants, targeting the “treated article” exemption. Wildlife & Drought: Lake Powell is forecast to get just 13% of typical runoff—another Colorado River stress test for water, hydropower, and endangered fish. Energy Permitting in Court: The 4th Circuit vacated injunctions that had blocked the federal government from pausing or ending dozens of environmental and farm grants. Coast Guard Expansion: The Coast Guard announced a new Special Missions Command based in West Virginia to unify specialized deployable forces.
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